LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board has approved a violation settlement with a lakefront property owner. The Incline Village, Nevada homeowner made illegal construction and modifications to their residence on Lakeshore Blvd. and violated water quality protections during construction.
The settlement requires payment of a $150,000 penalty, removal of unauthorized improvements, and a restoration plan for the affected shorezone area.
“TRPA’s longstanding permit requirements are designed to harmonize the natural and built environments and protect this lake for all to enjoy,” TRPA General Counsel Graham St. Michel said. “This settlement is a good result for Tahoe atd we appreciate the cooperation of the property owner and the support of the Governing Board.”
In 2025, TRPA investigated a report of unauthorized construction at 1707 Lakeshore Boulevard, Incline Village, Nev. Violations included an unpermitted second-story unit, a storage shed, an expanded driveway, and construction materials stored in the shorezone.
In addition to the $150,000 penalty, the owner is required to remove the unauthorized second-story unit, storage shed, and construction materials from the shorezone and restore the area. The owner may remove other modifications and driveway improvements or submit a permit application to retain them. Any improvements that TRPA cannot approve through its permit process must be removed as well.
The Settlement Agreement also requires homeowner John A. Powers to:
- Remove the unauthorized second-story unit, storage shed, and construction materials from the shorezone and restore the affected area pursuant to a TRPA-approved restoration plan;
- Remove or seek retroactive approval for the dormer roof and driveway improvements;
- Complete land coverage verification and reconciliation for the Property;
- Submit the required restoration, permitting, and land coverage materials to TRPA as a single project application within 90 days of Governing Board approval; and
- Pay double filing fees for permits necessary to satisfy the Settlement Agreement.
The dormer and driveway improvements were adjacent to SR28.
For additional information on TRPA’s compliance and enforcement procedures to protect Lake Tahoe, visit trpa.gov/compliance-